DIY Pond filter idea (with cool pic of blueprint) :)
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My system is about the same . The different are that I have external pump. Bins not trash can. I have 6 bins. The first filter I have an emergency pipe and a valve to drain dirty water. In your picture I already draw extra stuff you can check it out. The emergency pipe can help release water,so that the water not overflow the filter when you for got to clean it. My other bins are stacking with vertical Japanese mat and they are have emergency pipe and vales . On top of your carbon you could put on a layer of man made cotton. Cotton is pictured below. You may find it at a local fibrous store for about $3 to $4 a yard. This will catch any dirt before it go to next level. I do not have any fores rock in my filter because it very difficult to clean in long run. Do it right and get a good trash can or Bin will last a long time. Have fun with it.
Note, The emergency pipe should place close to return pipe is best. (pictured far away on the left side). Make sure there is clear opening at location of the return pipe so that clean water return to the pond with a good flow.
Note, The emergency pipe should place close to return pipe is best. (pictured far away on the left side). Make sure there is clear opening at location of the return pipe so that clean water return to the pond with a good flow.
Ditch the lava rock because it wil get clogged and could start channelizing water or reduce flow out the return.
I too had a spray bar but after 3 years I removed it. Too easily clogged, so I just put in a T and have the water go in 2 different directions into the filter.